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Joan Allen
Visiting Fellow in History at Newcastle University and Chair of the Society for the Study of Labour History, providing expertise on the Chartist movement.
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Mar 9, 2023
• 51min
Chartism
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Joan Allen, a history fellow with expertise in the Chartist movement, Emma Griffin, a modern British history professor, and Robert Saunders, a reader in modern history, delve into the rich tapestry of Chartism. They discuss the monumental 1838 Glasgow demonstration and the People's Charter’s calls for reform. Insight into the social fabric shows how the movement unified a disparate working class while facing government repression. The guests highlight the crucial roles women played in activism and how Chartism's legacy paved the way for future reforms.
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